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1:15pm | The Long Beach City Council will be presented with a report from the Army Corps of Engineers on their feasibility study about possibly reconfiguring the Long Beach Breakwater during the June 22 Council meeting, according to a press release from the office of 4th District Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell today.
During the June 22 meeting, the City Council will also discuss and possibly decide what the next step will be. If the Corps approves reconfiguration, they will then begin a study process that could take up to four years and the City of Long Beach will be asked to contribute $4 million to that process (half of the total cost).
Councilmember O’Donnell organized several breakwater-related events a few weeks ago to raise awareness to the cause of reconfiguration, including a paddle-out ceremony and a public meeting between City officials and representatives from the Corps. It was revealed during that meeting that the local Corps office had recommended reconfiguration to its regional office. The Corps has been considering approval of reconfiguration for about a year.
“I am looking forward to more discussion and the next steps in studying Breakwater reconfiguration,” Councilmember Patrick O’Donnell said in the press release. “This is a monumental occasion, and will have a positive impact on our local water quality and local economy.”
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